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Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand won India's first women's doubles medal at the BWF World Championships since 2011, securing bronze after a semifinal loss to the world No. 1 Chinese pair in New Delhi. The unseeded duo's spirited run ended a 15-year wait, with both players reflecting on the achievement and looking ahead to the Asian Games.
Thomas Markle, Meghan Markle's estranged father, says he is 'hurt and upset' after learning from CNN that Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK, fearing he may never meet his grandchildren. He shared his emotions in an interview with The Mail on Sunday, referencing his recent leg amputation and his long-standing estrangement from his daughter.
Federal agents arrested 11 foreign cruise ship workers in Boston as part of 'Operation Tidal Wave,' an enforcement action targeting possession of child sexual abuse material. The arrests occurred on two cruise ships between Aug. 14 and 16, and all 11 were processed for removal from the United States.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar downplayed the relevance of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, questioning what it had achieved amid 'live military situations' facing each signatory. India says it will factor the pact into its security calculus, while analysts debate whether the agreement is a genuine defensive alliance or a reaction to waning US security guarantees.
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz partnered in the US Open mixed doubles, winning their first-round match before falling in the quarter-finals. The revamped tournament, featuring top singles stars and a $1 million prize, saw other headline pairings like Sabalenka and Djokovic exit early.
The Philippine women's baseball team makes its WBSC Women's World Cup debut on Sunday in Tainan, opening against world No. 1 Japan. Captain Veronica Velasco expresses confidence, while the roster features UAAP stars including reigning softball MVP Mae Langga.
Tourism Malaysia's 2026 Sales Mission to the Philippines, held from August 16 to 23, aimed to boost Filipino visitor arrivals ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026-2027. Events in Manila, Davao, and Cebu featured B2B meetings, destination seminars, and updates on visa programs.
As India gears up for the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile is emerging as a key export item in bilateral talks, with a range of countries from the Gulf to Southeast Asia expressing interest. Recent combat use in Operation Sindoor has bolstered its appeal, and several agreements are already in place.
Senator Panfilo Lacson is advocating for heavier penalties against those who induce or force others to commit perjury, following recantations by Orly Guteza and three 'Maleta Boys' in the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee. Lacson also suggested that detained Senator Rodante Marcoleta and former Representative Mike Defensor could face complaints for subornation of perjury.
The Philippine Statistics Authority reported a record-low poverty incidence of 9.7% in 2025, down from 15.5% in 2023, citing economic growth and lower inflation. However, The Manila Times challenged the claim that 6.5 million were lifted out of poverty, citing SWS self-rated poverty and IBON estimates that suggest a different picture.
A new study from the University of Queensland and the University of Newcastle finds that allowing tropical forests to regenerate naturally can be up to 96% cheaper than traditional tree-planting programs, while still delivering substantial carbon and biodiversity benefits. The research, published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, provides an interactive global map to help identify priority areas for cost-effective restoration.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's recent Al Jazeera interview comments calling Taiwan 'part of China' have drawn praise from Beijing and condemnation from Taipei, while raising questions about Kuala Lumpur's traditional non-alignment. The remarks also highlighted Malaysia's balancing act between China, its largest trade partner, and Western-aligned security arrangements like the FPDA.
China has deployed survey and law enforcement vessels east of Taiwan, reaching record monthly sighting counts for a third consecutive month. The activity follows Japan-Philippines talks on maritime boundary delimitation, drawing international condemnation and raising concerns over regional stability.
Reporters Without Borders calls for the release of two French documentary filmmakers and their Togolese fixer, detained in Togo since late July on charges of making false declarations. The probe into the case has also raised questions about press freedom in the country.
The Philippines expressed optimism that negotiations for a South China Sea Code of Conduct will conclude within the year, urging all parties to sustain momentum on remaining sensitive issues. Foreign Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro made the remarks after co-chairing the ninth Philippines-Malaysia Joint Commission Meeting in Manila, where both countries also exchanged views on 'illegal and coercive actions' in the region.
The USS Benfold, a US Navy destroyer carrying about 300 sailors, lost power for four days in the Pacific after an engineering casualty, leaving the crew without water, meals, toilets, or air conditioning. The ship was towed to Subic Bay for repairs, while the incident highlights broader concerns about Navy crew conditions. Meanwhile, the George Washington Carrier Strike Group is heading to the Middle East to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln.
The Philippine weather agency is monitoring three tropical depressions, including Tropical Depression Neneng inside the Philippine area of responsibility and two others outside. Neneng's weakening is expected to ease the southwest monsoon, offering a brief respite before a possible new surge next week.
The ASEAN Committee in Islamabad issued a joint statement reaffirming commitment to peace and prosperity on the bloc's 59th anniversary, highlighting Timor-Leste's admission and the new Community Vision 2045. Meanwhile, Brunei's embassy in Amman hosted a flag-raising ceremony, with Ambassador Nor Huda Ahmad pointing to growing opportunities with Jordan. The anniversary also saw renewed calls for expanding Pakistan-ASEAN cooperation.
A cargo vessel was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging its engine room and causing a crew casualty, according to UKMTO. Brent crude rose above $91 and WTI topped $85 amid renewed fighting in Lebanon and hopes for a US-Iran deal fading. Meanwhile, oil producers have adopted 'dark' transits and ship-to-ship transfers to keep exports flowing despite the conflict.
The United States imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods after last-minute trade talks failed, prompting Canada to announce dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs starting September 8. Prime Minister Mark Carney called the US terms 'uneconomic' and 'unfair,' while US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer blamed Canada for declining the deal and warned of further measures.